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The Naked Gun, 1988, Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, O.J. The Killer, Ricardo Montalban
Good natured idiocy.
4 stars out of 5
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The Naked Gun 2½, 1991, Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, O.J. The Killer, Robert Goulet
More of the aforementioned.
4 stars out of 5
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The Naked Gun 33 1/3, 1993, Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, Fred Ward, George Kennedy, O.J. The Killer
Enough already!
2 ½ stars out of 5
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The Name Of The Rose, 1986, Sean Connery, Christian Slater, F. Murray Abraham, Elya Baskin
Not as good as it looks but there is a very fine naked female scene.
2½ stars out of 5
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National Lampoon's Vacation, 1983, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Anthony Michael Hall, Dana Barron, Christie Brinkley, John Candy
The first and most peoples' favorite of the series, but not mine. Still funny though.
3 stars out of 5
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National Lampoon's European Vacation, 1985, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Hill, Jason Lively, Eric Idle
My personal favorite. Nudity, drunken brawls, and all sorts of wacky hijinx afflicts the Griswald family.
3½ stars out of 5
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National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, 1989, Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quail, Diane Ladd
So stupid it isn't worth commenting on.
1 star out of 5
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The Natural, 1984, Robert Redford, Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger, Wilford Brimley
For the most part boring because it is, and for the other part unrealistic because Robert Redford just isn't a baseball player.
2 stars out of 5
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Natural Born Killers, 1994, Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Robert Downey Jr., Tommy Lee Jones
For those of you who thought this was a confusing, garbled, overdone mess (like me), there is a 3 hour director's cut version in stores.
1 star out of 5
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Near Dark, 1987, Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Tim Thomerson, Jenette Goldstein, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton
Fantastic little vampire film. Worth watching for those who like something different.
4 stars out of 5
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Necessary Roughness, 1991, Scott Bakula, Robert Loggia, Sinbad, Kathy Ireland, Harley Jane Kozak, Jason Bateman
This movie has a few surprises considering the contrived plot. Worth watching on a slow TV night.
3 stars out of 5
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The Negotiator, 1998, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey
For some reason, Samuel L. Jackson's one-dimensional acting skills never get tiresome. As for the movie, it isn't tiresome either.
4 stars out of 5
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Neighbors, 1991, John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cathy Moriarty, Kathryn Walker
Sometimes slow, but at other times hilarious. It neither disappoints nor satisfies.
3 stars out of 5
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The Net, 1995, Sandra Bullock, Jeremy Northam, Dennis Miller, Diane Baker
Better than you think, but it is only PG-13.
3 stars out of 5
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Never Cry Wolf, 1983, Charles Martin Smith, Brian Dennehy
One of those rare films that can be savored by young and old.
4½ stars out of 5
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The Neverending Story, 1984, Barret Oliver, Noah Hathaway
Wolfgang Peterson directed this charming little ditty. Great stuff for the kids. Adults will wish they were kids again.
4 stars out of 5
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The Neverending Story II, 1991, Jonathan Brandis, Kenny Morrison
Any movie with Jonathan Brandis in it is bound to be lacking in many respects.
2 stars out of 5
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New York Stories, 1989, Woody Allen, Rosanna Arquette, Mia Farrow, Nick Nolte, Talia Shire, Giancarlo Giannini
A series of stories directed by Woody Allen, Francis Ford Coppola, and Martin Scorsese. Allen's is the most entertaining of the three. The movie itself is above par.
3 stars out of 5
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Night And The City, 1992, Robert DeNiro, Jessica Lange, Cliff Gorman, Alan King, Jack Warden, Eli Wallach
Average film made slightly above average by a strong cast.
3 stars out of 5
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Night Breed, 1989, Craig Sheffer, David Cronenberg, Charles Haid
A strong beginning gives way to a hokie middle and end and makes this yet another Clive Barker mess.
1½ stars out of 5
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A Night In The Life Of Jimmy Reardon, 1988, River Phoenix, Ione Skye, Meredith Salenger
Not too bad but no naked chicks in spite of the promising storyline.
2 stars out of 5
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Night Of The Comet, 1984, Geoffrey Lewis, Mary Woronov, Catherine Mary Stewart
This movie may very well suck if I watched it now, but I liked it in 1984.
3½ stars out of 5
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Night Of The Living Dead, 1968, Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Keith Wayne
The original classic. Still gory and frightening after all this time.
4 stars out of 5
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Night Of The Living Dead, 1990, Tony Todd
Remake of the original classic. Same story, same characters, but in color and with more blood.
4 stars out of 5
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Dawn Of The Dead, 1979, David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott Reiniger, Tom Savini
Far surpasses the original. Four individuals get holed up in a shopping mall and battle zombies to the death. One of my all time favorites.
5 stars out of 5
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Day Of The Dead, 1985, Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joe Pilato, Richard Liberty
Dumb follow-up to the superior Dawn Of The Dead succeeds only in being more disgusting than its predecessor.
1½ stars out of 5
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The Night Porter, 1974, Dick Bogarde, Charlotte Rampling
One of the worst films I've seen. It involves a former Nazi concentration camp guard and his fling with the Jewish woman he used to molest. Even the sex scenes suck.
0 stars out of 5
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Nighthawks, 1981, Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer
This one seems to be on cable at least once a month and it's the only movie I'll stop to watch every time. Sly and Lando go after bad guy Rutger Hauer.
5 stars out of 5
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A Nightmare On Elm Street, 1985, Robert Englund, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Heather Langenkamp
This movie still freaks me out and makes me want to stay awake.
4½ stars out of 5
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A Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge, 1985, Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Clu Gulager
Awful sequel.
1 star out of 5
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A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: The Dream Warriors, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, Patricia Arquette
Better, but the group of so-called "Dream Warriors" is laughable.
2½ stars out of 5
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A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master, 1988, Robert Englund, Lisa Wilcox
More of the same.
3 stars out of 5
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9½ Weeks, 1986, Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger
Kim Basinger naked. What was this movie about again?
2 stars out of 5
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Nine To Five, 1980, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman
A very unmanly film involving female empowerment.
no rating necessary
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1900, Robert DeNiro, Gérard Depardieu, Donald Sutherland, Dominique Sanda, Burt Lancaster
Four hour film suffers from bad dubbing, but is otherwise a good story about two lifelong friends.
3 stars out of 5
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1984, 1984, John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton
So much like the book it's scary.
3½ stars out of 5
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Nixon, 1995, Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe, Ed Harris, Bob Hoskins, David Hyde Pierce
As with most Oliver Stone films, the acting is fantastic and the script is an embellishment. If this film had been based on a fictional leader, then I doubt I would have cared. Then again, Stone would never have made any money that way.
2 stars out of 5
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No Escape, 1994, Ray Liotta, Lance Henriksen, Stuart Wilson, Kevin Dillon, Ernie Hudson
Better than average science fiction film about my favorite idea: a remote island being used as a prison.
3½ stars out of 5
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Nobody's Fool, 1994, Paul Newman, Jessica Tandy, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith
Paul Newman as a man trying to find a balance between growing old and growing senile. Not a bad film to watch when the only football game on is Prairie View A&M versus Davidson College.
3½ stars out of 5
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Norma Rae, 1979, Sally Field, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle, Beau Bridges
How can any self-respecting American make a film about a woman unionizer? Shame. The story is gay, but Sally Field is good.
3 stars out of 5
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Not Without My Daughter, 1991, Sally Field, Alfred Molina
Another Sally Field feminist's dream movie. However, I'll take a hard-nosed female like Sally Field over some dirty kidnapping Iranian scum any day.
3 stars out of 5
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Nothing But Trouble, 1991, Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, John Candy, Demi Moore
Trivia question: When was the last time any of the above have appeared in a good movie?
2 stars out of 5
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Nothing In Common, 1986, Tom Hanks, Jackie Gleason
Great film for any man who has ever had a dad.
4 stars out of 5
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O Brother, Where Art Thou?, 2000, George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, Holly Hunter
A thoroughly enjoyable first half but only a moderately enjoyable second half. Good performances all around and some hearty laughs as well.
3½ stars out of 5
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Office Space, 1999, Jennifer Aniston, Ron Livingston, Gary Cole, Stephen Root, Alexandra Wentworth
A must-see for cubicle dwellers and Dilbert worshippers. This isn't brain candy by any means, but it is definitely true-to-life in more ways than one.
3½ stars out of 5
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An Officer And A Gentleman, 1982, Richard Gere, Debra Winger, Lou Gossett Jr., David Keith
Somehow, Richard Gere manages to succeed in his role as a military stud. The movie succeeds as well.
4½ stars out of 5
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The Offspring, 1986, Vincent Price, Clu Gulager, Terry Kiser
A series of horror stories, mostly insipid but with some decent parts.
2 stars out of 5
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Oliver, 1968, Oliver Reed, Hugh Griffith, Mark Lester, Shani Wallis
Incredibly annoying and long musical based on the Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist.
2 stars out of 5
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The Omega Man, 1971, Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash
Goofy but cool 70s sci-fi classic is the armageddon film of armegeddon films. Plus Charlton sprays much hot lead.
4 stars out of 5
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The Omen, 1976, Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Billie Whitelaw, David Warner
A horror classic. Satan has a kid.
4 stars out of 5
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Damien: Omen II, 1978, William Holden, Lee Grant, Lew Ayres, Sylvia Sidney
Great sequel picks up where the first one left off as Damien goes ballistic with his new adoptive family.
4 stars out of 5
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On Golden Pond, 1981, Henry Fonda, Katherine Hepburn, Hanoi Jane
This movie's most redeeming quality isn't that it won an Oscar for best picture, actor, and actress. It's best quality is that it made the phrase "sucking face" forever a part of the everyday vocabulary.
5 stars out of 5
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Once Upon A Time In America, 1984, Robert DeNiro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Tuesday Weld
Not a standard mob movie, but Sergio Leone has made yet another solid epic.
4 stars out of 5
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One Day In September, 1999, documentary
Superb documentary that covers the terror of the 1972 Munich Olympic games. A must see.
5 stars out of 5
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One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, 1975, Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd
Who could've known that the lives of a bunch of nutcases were enjoyable in every possible way.
5 stars out of 5
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Only The Lonely, 1991, John Candy, Maureen O'Hara, Ally Sheedy, Anthony Quinn, James Belushi
I think that this is what women call a "sweet" movie but I could be wrong.
3 stars out of 5
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Operation Crossbow, 1965, George Peppard, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard, John Mills, Richard Johnson
Top-notch war spy film with George Peppard sounding oddly American speaking German. Definitely a guy flick.
4 stars out of 5
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Orgy Of The Dead, 1965, Criswell, Pat Barringer, William Bates
Dead Ed Wood film is nothing but a bunch of topless girls performing for Criswell in a graveyard. Only one of the girls looks good.
1 star out of 5
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Out For Justice, 1991, Steven Seagal, William Forsythe
Much like all the other Seagal films. Lots of action and ass-kicking.
4 stars out of 5
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Out Of Sight, 1998, George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Ving Rhames
Sharp and stylish. Does that sounds like something a cheezy movie reviewer would say or what? Too bad Jennifer Lopez doesn't bare her goods.
4 stars out of 5
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Outbreak, 1995, Dustin Hoffman, René Russo, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey, Donald Sutherland
Melodramatic BS.
2 stars out of 5
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Outland, 1981, Sean Connery, Peter Boyle
One of the few solid late 70s and early 80s sci-fi films that is still credible today.
4 stars out of 5
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The Outlaw Josey Wales, 1976, Clint Eastwood, Sondra Locke
My personal favorite Clint Eastwood film. Clint is a Confederate soldier who's out to kill some Union baddies.
5 stars out of 5
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The Outsiders, 1983, C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez
Movies like this not only make you want to read the book, but also make you realize why C. Thomas Howell's best role was in Far Out Man. In that Tommy Chong classic, Howell plays himself and spends most of his time onscreen trying to get people to remember who he once was.
1½ stars out of 5
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Over The Top, 1987, Sylvester Stallone, Robert Loggia
Stallone!! Arm-wrestling!! I'm ashamed to say that I once paused while flipping channels to watch part of the end of this unmemorable cinematic trashterpiece.
½ star out of 5
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Pacific Heights, 1990, Matthew Modine, Melanie Griffith, Michael Keaton, Beverly D'Angelo
Cool suspense flick about a nutjob who moves into the same house as a young couple completely unsolicited. He then starts to raise hell.
4 stars out of 5
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The Package, 1989, Gene Hackman, Tommy Lee Jones, Joanna Cassidy, John Heard, Dennis Franz
Your average good Gene Hackman film.
3½ stars out of 5
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Pale Rider, 1985, Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgrass, Christopher Penn
Similar to High Plains Drifter but in many ways better, Clint returns to the Old West after doing dumb monkey movies.
4½ stars out of 5
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Palmetto, 1998, Woody Harrelson, Elisabeth Shue, Gina Gershon, Chloe Sevigny, Michael Rapaport
Surprisingly decent film with an otherwise mediocre cast. Unfortunately, Gina Gershon keeps her clothes on.
3 stars out of 5
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Pandemonium, 1980, Carol Kane, Tom Smothers
Silly mock-slasher flick succeeds, but only partly.
3 stars out of 5
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Parenthood, 1989, Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Tom Hulce, Jason Robards Jr., Dianne Wiest, Rick Moranis
All-too-true film about life in general.
4½ stars out of 5
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Passenger 57, 1992, Wesley Snipes, Bruce Payne, Tom Sizemore
OK film suffers from, of all things, being way too short.
2½ stars out of 5
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Patton, 1970, George C. Scott, Karl Malden
Is it necessary to comment on a movie about World War II's greatest and manliest man? The only way this could've been screwed up is if Oliver Stone had written the screenplay.
5 stars out of 5
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Payback, 1999, Mel Gibson, Maria Bello, James Coburn, David Paymer, William Devane
More understandable than the more artistic original Point Blank (which was originally recommended to me by somebody who actually reads this page), but disappointing only in that I had already seen the original. For those who don't know the story though, it is good, violent fun.
4 stars out of 5
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The Peacemaker, 1997, George Clooney, Nicole Kidman
Although Clooney is sorely miscast as a military operations stud and Nicole Kidman is hardly believable as whatever type of smart woman character she plays, this movie is loaded with action and a complete hoot for the most part.
4 stars out of 5
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Peggy Sue Got Married, 1986, Kathleen Turner, Nicolas Cage, Barry Miller, Catharine Hicks, Joan Allen
Though it isn't any Back To The Future, this back in time trip still stands well by itself for the most part.
3 stars out of 5
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The Pelican Brief, 1993, Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, John Heard, Sam Shepard, John Lithgow
One of the more enjoyable John Grisham book-to-big screen adaptations.
4 stars out of 5
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Penn & Teller Get Killed, 1989, Penn Jillette, Teller
Bizarre and funny film from the bizarre and funny magician duo. Good if you're looking for something different.
3½ stars out of 5
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The People Vs. Larry Flynt, 1996, Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, Edward Norton, Crispin Glover, Brett Harrelson
All about man's innate right to publish naked chicks.
4½ stars out of 5
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Perfect, 1985, John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jann Wenner, Marilu Henner
Unfortunately, this movie is anything but.
2 stars out of 5
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A Perfect Murder, 1998, Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Viggo Mortensen
As with most Michael Douglas films, this is worth the rental, but nothing to talk about.
3½ stars out of 5
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A Perfect World, 1993, Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern, T.J. Lowther
Great film that one might be more apt to enjoy after a second viewing. I've always contended that this was Costner's only good acting job. Clint and Laura Dern are up for the task as usual. Another great success from Clint The Director.
4½ stars out of 5
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Pet Sematary, 1989, Dale Midkiff, Fred Gwynne, Denise Crosby
Truly spooky film based on the Stephen King bestseller. One of the few horror flicks that's made me squirm.
4 stars out of 5
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Peter Pan, 1953, animated
Made in Disney's original extended animation heyday, this one is yet another one for young and old alike.
4 stars out of 5
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Phantasm, 1979, Michael Baldwin, Reggie Bannister, Bill Thornbury
Mostly boring and stupid until the end.
2 stars out of 5
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Phenomenon, 1996, John Travolta, Kyra Sedgwick, Robert Duvall
Neither manly nor particularly offensive. Generally good.
4 stars out of 5
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The Philadelphia Experiment, 1984, Michael Paré, Nancy Allen
Surprisingly watchable.
3 stars out of 5
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The Piano, 1993, Harvey Keitel, Holly Hunter, Sam Neill
At first glance, one wonders why someone as inherently manly as Harvey Keitel would bother to be in a ridiculous artistic venture. But it all becomes clear when he gets to nail Holly Hunter.
2½ stars out of 5
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Pink Floyd: The Wall, 1982, Bob Geldof, Christine Hargreaves, Bob Hoskins
Without the great music and cool animation sequences, this film is nothing more than drivel. Even with them, it ranks only slightly above Ganjasaurus Rex.
1½ stars out of 5
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Plan 9 From Outer Space, 1959, Bela Lugosi, Gregory Walcott, Tom Keene
Often thought to be the worst film ever, this is truly a mess. Bad in every possible way and unintentionally funny because of it. The shots of Bela Lugosi have nothing to do with the film, and in fact were taken before Lugosi's death with director Ed Wood's home movie camera. By the way, Lugosi died before shooting ever started for the film. The only must-see flop.
½ star out of 5
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Planes, Trains And Automobiles, 1987, Steve Martin, John Candy, Michael McKean
Hilarious no matter how many times you see it.
4 stars out of 5
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Planet Of The Apes, 1968, Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans
Truly a classic. Heston is his usual overacting self, and the ending is one to behold.
4 stars out of 5
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Planet Of The Apes, 2001, Mark Wahlberg, Tim Roth, Helena Bonham Carter, Michael Clarke Duncan
An update on the classic is better in some ways, but lacks the punch of the original. Still good and campy though.
3½ stars out of 5
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Platoon, 1986, Charlie Sheen, Tom Berrenger, WIllem Dafoe, Forest Whitaker
Give credit where credit is due. It isn't perfect, but Oliver Stone actually comes up with a clear-cut winner here. Killing communists is only more fun in Full Metal Jacket.
4½ stars out of 5
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The Player, 1992, Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg
Ingenious satire of the Hollywood movie jet-set.
4½ stars out of 5
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Point Blank, 1967, Lee Marvin, Angie Dickinson, Lloyd Bochner, Keenan Wynn, Carroll O'Connor
Highly original for its time, plus it has Lee Marvin.
4 stars out of 5
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Point Break, 1991, Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty
Please. Four words and one acronym say it all: "I am an FBI agent." Stick to playing Ted, dude.
2 stars out of 5
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Point Of No Return, 1993, Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne, Dermot Mulroney, Harvey Kietel, Anne Bancroft
Good but the French original La Femme Nikita is actually better.
3 stars out of 5
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Poison Ivy, 1992, Drew Barrymore, Tom Skerritt, Sara Gilbert, Cheryl Ladd
Surprisingly decent film about some lethal jailbait.
3 stars out of 5
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Poison Ivy 2: Lily, 1995, Alyssa Milano
The only reason I rented this was to see Alyssa Milano naked. I don't really remember what it was about.
2 stars out of 5
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Police Academy, 1984, Steve Guttenburg, George Gaynes, Kim Cattrall, Bubba Smith, Michael Winslow
The first of the neverending Tale From Hell. It tends to remind you occasionally that this series was actually funny at times.
3 stars out of 5
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Police Academy II: Their First Assignment, 1985, Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow
Pretty much the same as the original except that this one is PG-13.
3 stars out of 5
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Police Academy III: Back In Training, 1986, Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow
The last tolerable sequel.
2 stars out of 5
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Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol, 1987, Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow
Terrible.
½ star out of 5
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Police Academy 5 -- Assignment: Miami Beach, 1988, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Leslie Easterbrook
Even worse. Does the fact that Steve Guttenberg did not sign on for this film mean something?
¼ star out of 5
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Police Academy 6: City Under Siege, 1989, Bubba Smith, Kenneth Mars, David Graf, Michael Winslow
Falling fast.
0 stars out of 5
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Poltergeist, 1982, Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne
Guaranteed to make you want to move.
5 stars out of 5
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side, 1986, Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Heather O'Rourke
Rather unmemorable sequel.
2½ stars out of 5
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Poltergeist III, 1988, Tom Skerritt, Nancy Allen, Heather O'Rourke
This one is notable only because the little girl, Heather O'Rourke, died just after it was released.
1 star out of 5
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Popeye, 1980, Robin Williams, Shelley Duvall, Ray Walston, Paul Smith, Paul Dooley, Richard Libertini
Who better than to play the comicstrip hero other than Robin Williams? Who better than Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl? Given what's there to work with, this movie couldn't be much better than it is.
4 stars out of 5
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Porky's, 1981, Dan Monahan, Mark Herrier, Wyatt Knight, Roger Wilson, Kim Catrall, Scott Colomby
Exploitive nudity and wacky teen hijinx galore. It's hard not to laugh.
3½ stars out of 5
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Porky's II: The Next Day, 1983, Dan Monahan, Wyall Knight, Mark Herrier, Roger Wilson, Scott Colomby
Pretty stupid follow-up.
1½ stars out of 5
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Porky's Revenge, 1985, Dan Monahan, Wyatt Knight, Tony Ganios, Mark Herrier, Scott Colomby
Really stupid follow-up.
1 star out of 5
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The Poseidon Adventure, 1972, Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Shelley Winters, Roddy McDowall, Red Buttons
This stands on its own as my personal King Of All 70s Disaster Films.
4 stars out of 5
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The Postman Always Rings Twice, Jack Nicholson, Jessica Lange
Even the sex is pretty stupid in this bomb.
1 star out of 5
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The Power Of One, 1992, Stephen Dorff, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Morgan Freeman
Great flick about a boy's experiences growing up in South Africa around the time of WWII.
5 stars out of 5
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Predator, 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Elpidia Carrillo, Bill Duke
Unbelievable ending is compensated for by a script that is never boring.
4 stars out of 5
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Predator 2, 1990, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Rubén Blades, Maria Conchita Alonso, Bill Paxton, Adam Baldwin
Alien-runs-amock-in-big-city-and-kills-everybody sequel.
2 stars out of 5
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Presumed Innocent, 1990, Harrison Ford, Brian Dennehy, Bonnie Bedelia, Greta Scacchi, Raul Julia, Paul Winfield
Engrossing mystery which isn't fully resolved until the end.
4 stars out of 5
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Pretty In Pink, 1986, Molly Ringwald, Harry Dean Stanton, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthey, Annie Potts
A fun film to watch, if only because it reminds you that Molly Ringwald was once a star and the 80s were a tacky fashion decade.
4 stars out of 5
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Primal Fear, 1996, Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney, Frances McDormand
Well written and acted. It's worth renting to see the performance that put Edward Norton on the map.
4 stars out of 5
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The Princess Bride, 1987, Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patankin, Andre the Giant, Chris Sarandon
Funny and poignant. Destined to be a classic.
5 stars out of 5
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Prison, 1988, Lane Smith, Chelsea Field
Pretty typical un-scary horror film.
2 stars out of 5
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Private Benjamin, 1980, Goldie Hawn, Elleen Brennan, Armand Assante
Amusing but unmanly film about women in the uniform of their country.
3 stars out of 5
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Private Parts, 1997, Howard Stern, Mary McCormack, Robin Quivers, Fred Norris
Stern fans rejoice. Even non-fans will find this funny. The only bad thing about this film is that it seems to be way too short.
4½ stars out of 5
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Prizzi's Honor, 1985, Jack Nicholson, Kathleen Turner, Robert Loggia, John Randolph
I need to see this again. But from what I remember, it was above average.
3½ stars out of 5
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The Professional, 1994, Jean Reno, Gary Oldman, Natalie Portman, Danny Aiello
Disturbingly French. Jean Reno is interesting, but Oldman steals the show as usual.
3 stars out of 5
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The Program, 1993, James Caan, Omar Epps, Halle Berry, Craig Sheffer, Kristy Swanson
A movie that fails to meet up to its potential. Many better football flicks have been done.
2½ stars out of 5
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Project X, 1987, Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt
Monkeys ceased to be amusing after Any Which Way You Can came out.
1 star out of 5
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Prom Night, 1980, Jamie Lee Curtis, Leslie Nielsen, Casey Stevens
One of the better original slasher classics.
3 stars out of 5
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Protocol, 1984, Goldie Hawn, Chris Sarandon, Richard Romanus, Cliff De Young, Gail Strickland
One of Goldie Hawn's better ventures, but is that really saying much?
2½ stars out of 5
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Pulp Fiction, 1994, John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Bruce Willis, Harvey Kietel, Tim Roth
Modern Manly Masterpiece.
5 stars out of 5
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The Puppet Master, 1989, Paul LeMat, Irene Miracle, William Hickey
One of the more original films in the recent rebirth of slasher cinema. Definitely worth watching when you're in the mood.
4 stars out of 5
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The Purple Rose Of Cairo, 1985, Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello
Amusing and likeable overall, but Woody Allen tends to annoy me.
3 stars out of 5
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Pygmalion, 1938, Leslie Howard, Wendy Hiller, Wilfrid Lawson, Marie Lohr, David Tree
Before the musical versioncame out in 1964, there was this. Funny and a must-see if you're a fan of My Fair Lady.
4 stars out of 5
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Pyrates, 1991, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick
Dumb film is basically Kevin Bacon having sex with his wife in real life, Kyra Sedgwick.
1 star out of 5
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